Rain or shine! Special general admission pricing applies.
Chart your course for a stellar spring break filled with electrifying live music, cutting-edge space tech, mouthwatering food and days of cosmic exploration for all ages.
Please note
This event uses a sequence of flashing lights which may affect guests who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivity.
Moon 2 Mars Festival is an all-ages festival held during spring break at Space Center Houston, celebrating the future of space exploration! The festival features high-energy live concerts, hands-on demonstrations and experiences with new tech from leading aerospace companies–all included in the price of Space Center Houston general admission!
Plus, you and your crew can enjoy stellar Texas barbeque and Space Center Houston experiences like our tram tours that visit NASA Johnson Space Center, and so much more.
Houston is known as the "Space City" because it's home to NASA Johnson Space Center, the NASA center for human spaceflight where human spaceflight training, research and flight control are conducted.
Get unprecedented access to cutting-edge space technology, astronaut appearances, new immersive activations and a cosmos of new experiences!
Haven't visited since high school? Now's your chance to see what's new at Space Center Houston, including our OSIRIS-REx sample plucked straight from an ancient asteroid.
Rock out to live sets from musical artists that bring high-octane energy. Enjoy live concerts on March 15 and March 22!
Catch a ride on one of our tram tours to the iconic NASA Johnson Space Center and dive into place where the U.S. human spaceflight program was launched.
For March 9 through March 11, all tickets to Space Center Houston are Moon 2 Mars Festival tickets. Each ticket grants the ticket holder general admission access for the day, plus the festival experience including any live musical performances and DJ sets scheduled for the day.
Interested in coming to multiple days of the festival? You’ll need a ticket for each day — or you can purchase a membership and get admission for free plus VIP perks during the event!
Space Center Houston members do not need to purchase tickets to access the festival and will enter through a members-only entrance line. Access to Moon 2 Mars is included in your membership benefits, with the number of complimentary admissions corresponding to your membership level.
During the festival, members will also have access to a special members-only lounge with activities for the whole family.
Not a member yet? Launch a whole year of space exploration with us!
Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival is rain or shine! There are plenty of indoor activities and experiences to enjoy, including our entire permanent collection. We’ve got you and your crew covered!
You may enter Space Center Houston 15 minutes before your timed ticket or any time after. Moon 2 Mars Festival is held during Spring Break for area school districts, which is one of our peak seasons.
If you wish to arrive earlier, you must call our reservations department at 281-283-4755 and ask to reschedule your entry time. However, there is no guarantee that an earlier time will be available.
ASL interpretation will be provided for each of our concerts. If you require ADA seating, please email [email protected] for more information. Visit our Accessibility Resources for an overview of all accommodations we have on site at Space Center Houston.
For 2025, our concerts will be held on Saturday, March 15 and March 22.
No outside food or drink is allowed in Space Center Houston. Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of stellar snacks you can enjoy during your visit!
Our Historic Mission Control Tram Tour is a paid tour that must be reserved online in advance. This is our most popular tour and it will likely sell out for the week of Spring Break.
Two tram tour options included in general admission, the George W.S. Abbey Rocket Park and Astronaut Training Facility tours, must be reserved on-site the day of your visit at our Guest Services desk. As some of our most popular attractions, these can also quickly sell out. We recommend all guests book their tram tours first before starting their visit.
Concert seating is limited and is first-come, first-served. But there’s plenty of space on our turf lawn for you and your crew to spread out!
Want to jam in the front row for your favorite artist’s concert? Remember to purchase an early-timed ticket to snag the best spot earlier in the day.
Yes! All exhibitions and experiences in Space Center Houston will be available during festival operating hours, including those experiences included in general admission and paid upgrades to your visit, such as simulators. Learn more about what there is to explore at Space Center Houston.
On the festival grounds, there will be a limited-time menu featuring classic Texas barbecue!
The Food Lab inside Space Center Houston will be available during the entirety of the festival. There are food options available for a variety of guests’ dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
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WEATHER ALERT
For the safety of our guests and staff, Space Center Houston is closed on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 due to forecasted inclement weather.
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you soon! For questions or concerns, contact our Reservations team with your order number at 281.283.4755 or via email.